Thread: Costume Supplier

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There are always a number of people who turn up without making an effort and not dressing up for whatever reason but once the drink starts flowing they want to wear someone elses mask or hat etc so i was considering putting together a few spare (and cheap) costumes that could be used but then thought why should i if they couldnt be bothered to start with. Any similar experiences and what do you all think.

I don't do this (I'm lucky that most of my guests wear pretty amazing costumes) but I have heard of having a dress-up box with spare masks, wigs, hats and accessories for those that show up sans costume.

You can collect things over the whole year - top hats and funny glasses from New Years, cheapy wigs and other stuff that show up in the dollar stores and regular shops... even old costume parts from your past costumes.

Yes thanks. Its hard to get everyone into the swing of things here in the UK so i think im gonna collect some things over the coming months.

I have usually done just that. I place a small box of odds and ends, with a sign attached that says something like "in case you forgot". I know it is frustrating to have people attend and not be properly attired, but I am the hostess and believe it is my responsibility to help ensure all of my guests feel welcome and comfortable. While it's true some people who don't wear costumes are kind of "jerks" I have found that a lot people who don't come in costumes genuinely feel self conscience about it. Regardless I want everyone who comes into my home to have a good time. Who knows, maybe they will have such a fabulous time that next year they will want their costume will be the best!

Same thing here, I have a box of "ITEMS" that if you don't have a costume the guests that are there get to dress you up with whatever they see fit to put on you. From adult diapers to ... , lets just say no one wants to be dressed up out of the box .

When you send out an invite, make sure it says, as bold as you can, COSTUME MANDATORY.

If somebody shows up with the invite and without a costume, they're not admitted.

You can say your only rule is you wear a costume(and maybe bring a soda or some cookies or whatever), and if they can't follow that simple rule, then they're not allowed to have fun in your party.

And to bid them a good day sir.

HA! I love your idea Highball - beware of "the box"! I got PLENTY of adult diapers sent home with me when I got out of the hospital last month. Too funny!

I'm fortunate in that my friends love to dress up. But a big UNFORTUNATE thing is my boyfriend doesn't. He'll be out of the state this year at Halloween, so I don't have to worry about stuffing his butt in a diaper!

Lmao Giggle...do it do it! LOL
I was fortunate enough that all of my guests came in costume. But a costume trunk is a really great idea for those who need some help getting into the Halloween spirit

LOL! He's 15 1/2 years older than me MissMandy, so one day . . . ONE DAY . . . he'll really get it! Muahhahahahahaaaaa!

When we had parties we would keep a few items for those who didn't wear a costume. You didn't want to wear these items as they were mostly embarrassing and the other attendees got to choose what the offenders wore.